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In a shocking turn of events in Pune, two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital have been arrested for alleged manipulation of blood samples and destruction of evidence in a car accident case involving a minor. The incident in question occurred on May 19, 2024, when a 17-year-old boy driving a Porsche allegedly crashed into two motorbike-borne software engineers, resulting in their tragic deaths.
The arrested doctors, Dr. Ajay Taware and Shrihari Harnor, are reported to have tampered with the blood samples of the teenager, who is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. The police claim that the doctors changed the minor’s blood sample while sending it for a forensic test to measure the alcohol content, indicating a serious breach of protocol and ethical standards.
Following the accident, the teenager was initially granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, with conditions that included writing an essay on road accidents. However, public outrage over the lenient treatment led to a review application by the police, resulting in the teenager being sent to an observation home until June 5.
Apart from the doctors, the police have also arrested the teenager’s father, a realtor, and his grandfather in connection with the case. This development shines a light on the complexities and legal ramifications surrounding the tragic Porsche crash in Pune, raising questions about accountability and justice in such cases.
As the investigation continues, the community is grappling with the repercussions of this incident, underscoring the importance of upholding integrity, transparency, and the rule of law in matters of public safety and criminal justice. The ramifications of this case are likely to have far-reaching implications on how similar cases are handled in the future, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to legal procedures and ethical standards in forensic investigations and evidence handling.